Chefs

International Women's Day

Karen Errington of the Rat Inn tells the story of her career

08-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Karen Errington, along with her husband Phil, has turned the Rat Inn into a stunning food-led gastropub worthy of its many accolades.

International Women's Day

Stosie Madi on her career so far

08-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Lancashire-based gastropub chef and owner Stosie Madi is whirlwind, who uses her travels to inform her menu creation. In this piece supported by Knorr, Madi reveals the secrets to her success.

International Women's Day

How did Emily Watkins reach the top?

08-Mar-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Nationally-acclaimed chef Emily Watkins tells her story, gives advice to others who want to reach the top and reveals her plans for the future in this piece for International Women's Day, supported by Knorr.

Kingham Plough sold by Emily Watkins

28-Feb-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Gastropub the Kingham Plough has been sold by Emily Watkins and her husband and business partner Miles Lampson, having spent 12 years building the iconic award-winning business.

Back-of-house pay rises while front falls

19-Feb-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Average salaries for kitchen staff in London increase by 14.8% in 2018, according to new analysis data.

Bake Off’s Candice Brown on work experience at Kerridge’s Coach

18-Feb-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Great British Bake Off 2016 winner Candice Brown was spotted on work experience at Tom Kerridge’s Michelin-starred the Coach, Marlow, last week in preparation for opening her own gastropub.

Great British Menu chef bids to transform closed pub

12-Feb-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

TV chef Matt Gillan has launched a crowdfunding campaign to turn a West Sussex pub into a “hospitality retreat”.

Second site for the Swan

11-Feb-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Operators of the award-winning Swan in Bampton, Devon, are taking on a former bakery and turning it into a restaurant.

Award-winning freehouse on sale for £900k

11-Feb-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

After 15 years of ownership, husband and wife team Ashley and Kelly McCarthy have decided to sell the Ye Old Sun Inn, Colton, North Yorkshire, for £900,000 to pursue “numerous other business interests”.

Project plans to address harassment in hospitality

05-Feb-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A platform aimed at holding industry employers accountable on issues of harassment and discrimination will launch at the end of next month.

Dan Doherty leaves Royal Oak pub after misconduct allegations

30-Jan-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Gastropub chef Dan Doherty has left the Royal Oak in Marylebone, central London, following accusations of sexual harassment by staff.

Little Interview

Junior sous chef: 'Working in a pub is so rewarding'

06-Dec-2018 By Robert Mann

At a time when it is claimed 18 pubs are closing for good each week, one chef says the key to a successful and sustainable pub is with its food.

Chef Marco Pierre White launches premium craft lager

28-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has launched a new premium lager that gives “the perfect balance of malt and hop”.

Little interview

More than two-thirds of hospitality workers are proud to be there

16-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Some 70% of those working in hospitality are proud to work in the trade, according to research from Nestlé Professional.

The Alchemist launches apprentice chef scheme

10-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Bar operator the Alchemist, which has 13 sites across the UK, will launch an apprenticeship programme to train aspiring chefs.